Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Cookies We Use
The Florence With Locals Forum uses a minimal number of cookies, limited to what is strictly necessary for the service to function:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Authentication session managed by Supabase. Keeps you logged in securely. | Session / 1 week |
These cookies are required for the forum to function and cannot be disabled. Without them, you would not be able to log in or maintain your session.
Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
We use Google Analytics to understand how the forum is used. These cookies are only set when you consent to analytics cookies via our cookie banner. You can change your preference at any time.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors. Used by Google Analytics to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state and track interactions across pages. | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors for the current day. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
IP addresses are anonymized before being stored by Google Analytics. No personal data is shared with advertising networks.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not use any third-party advertising or social media cookies. The only third-party cookies used are Google Analytics cookies described above, and only with your explicit consent. No data is shared with advertisers or ad networks.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in to the forum. For more information about managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
More Information
For more details about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact us at privacy@florencewithlocals.com.